In case you want to take a breather from crossing the must-see tourist attractions around Montenegro off your list and relax on your trip a little bit, then Niksic is the right place to go. Located right in the middle of the country, Niksic acts like as a crossroads...

One of the perks of visiting Montenegro, and its coastal towns like Ulcinj in particular, is the proximity of its attractions and their accessibility as well. The fact that you can embark on discovering thousand-year-old settlements, history, and tradition with such a...

Despite being famous as an aspiring party destination of this part of the Mediterranean, there is certainly a lot more to things to do in Budva other than just disco lights and nightclubs. Situated on one of Europe’s most beautiful coastlines, with its long and rich...

Dreaming of a lovely Adriatic vacation? While many will head to Croatia’s sandy beaches or the Croatian islands, we love the beaches in Montenegro for a beautiful and less touristy alternative. Here are ten Montenegro beaches that make the perfect summer...

If you’re planning a ski trip to Montenegro, there are two main ski resorts in the country: Kolasin and Zabljak. Kolasin is the more advanced and modern of the two Montenegro ski resorts, with more runs and more up-to-date lifts, whereas Zabljak is in a...

Kotor is one of the most picture-perfect places in the Balkans, with gorgeous views that lead some to call it the “southernmost fjord in Europe.” While it may not be a fjord technically speaking, it sure looks like one! Many people wonder where to stay in...

Not many people visit Montenegro in winter – but that’s a shame, because this season is actually one of the best times to visit Montenegro. Sure, you won’t be able to sun yourself on the beach, but you also won’t find a single cruise ship and...

Montenegro used to not get much attention, but that’s quickly changing. The Bay of Kotor has been drawing interest to the region for its amazing beauty and beautiful old towns lining the quiet bay. Unfortunately, a lot of that interest comes in the form of...

While traveling in the Balkans, you’ll likely find yourself wanting to get between two cities that look fairly close together on the map, but a little research uncovers that the process is slightly more byzantine than anticipated. Our friend Kate from Our Escape...

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Welcome to Sofia Adventures! We're Stephanie and Allison, two American travel bloggers who moved to Bulgaria. We use Sofia as our base to discover our favorite region in the world - the Balkans! We're here to share our knowledge from our past 3+ years of traveling the Balkans and inspire you to plan a trip to this beautiful part of the world.

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